Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on rumours that linked him with a move to Kaizer Chiefs.
Nwabali, 28, enjoyed a successful Africa Cup of Nations campaign – his first with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, helping them finish second in January 2024.
He went on to have an impressive season with the Chilli boys where he kept 11 clean sheets in all competitions.
The performances with club and country saw him linked to a move away from Gqeberha, with Amakhosi rumoured to have been strong contender locally, while there was also some interest from overseas
Nwabali spoke to iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 173 of the newspaper where he said he wasn’t affected by any of the talk, but learned to value himself more.
“I wouldn’t say I was really affected by what happened after last season and after the AFCON because it’s football,” Nwabali told iDiski Times when asked about the Chiefs rumours.
“Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t work but as a footballer one thing is for sure is that deals come and deals also crash.
“But one thing I know is that even with all this happening you don’t have to lose your value as a soccer player.
“With everything that happened, I even felt like I was going to leave the club but I’m still with the club so it doesn’t change anything.”
